In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the devastating impact of Hurricane Helen, which has caused significant damage across the southeastern United States, claiming 52 lives and leading to widespread flooding. Andrew dives into the relationship between climate change and the increasing intensity and frequency of hurricanes, exploring how warmer ocean temperatures contribute to more severe storms.
Join us as we break down the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the implications of rapid storm intensification, and the challenges faced by communities in the wake of such disasters. Andrew also highlights the importance of infrastructure adaptation and the need for political accountability in addressing climate change.
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Links:
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4904495-climcate-change-hurricanes-intensifying-how/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/live-map-helene
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php?os=app&ref=app
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